Leviticus - Chapter-16

Chapter Summary

Day of atonement laws.

What does verse 2 teach us about God? Do we normally have this kind of healthy fear of God today? Why or why not?
Though believers don't have to make these kinds of offerings today, why can this chapter still teach us and build us up?
How does verse 6 remind us of the sinfulness even of spiritual leaders. How is this important to remember today?
In verse 13, what are the dangers of not doing things exactly as commanded? Why do you think the consequences are so severe and what does it teach us about God?
Does the treatment of animals in this passage bother you? Why or why not? How does our modern culture differ in terms of our relationship with animals and food?
What does verse 17 teach us about how God's holiness is expressed? Is God's holiness expressed in Jesus similar or different to this? Explain why.
Compare verse 22 with Isaiah 53:11 and Hebrews 9:28. What does it mean to bear sin? Is this a common picture of sin that we have in conversation today? What does this teach us about humans and God?
What does it teach us that this happens once a year? Would you have expected it to happen more or less often? Why?
How would you explain to a nonbeliever the reason Israel had to make this sacrifice and what it meant?
How would you explain to a nonbeliever the reason Christians don't make these kinds of sacrifices today?

Atonement, v. 6.

God, Moses, Aaron.

30, 34.